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John Martin : apocalypse / edited by Martin Myrone ; with contributions by Anna Austen ... [and others].
Fine Arts Library ND497.M37 A4 2011
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Martin, John, 1789-1854.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Martin, John, 1789-1854--Exhibitions.
- Martin, John.
- Martin, John, 1789-1854--Criticism and interpretation.
- Martin, John, 1789-1854.
- Apocalypse in art--Exhibitions.
- Apocalypse in art.
- Criticism and interpretation.
- Local Subjects:
- Martin, John, 1789-1854.
- Genre:
- Exhibition catalogs.
- Physical Description:
- 240 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
- Other Title:
- Apocalypse
- Place of Publication:
- London : Tate, 2011.
- Summary:
- "John Martin's spectacular paintings, featuring panoramic scenes of battles, biblical catastrophes and the vastness of nature, moved and astonished viewers in his own day. The legacy of his apocalyptic imagery remains clearly visible today, in art, popular culture and blockbuster cinema. Yet his success was controversial: many critics thought his work vulgar and misguided, and were further confused by Martin;s engagement with science, engineering and public affairs. Perhaps as a result, he has been unjustly neglected by modern art history. This long-overdue reassessment surveys the full range of Martin's achievement, examining the paintings and prints that made him famous, as well as his astoundingly accomplished watercolours. With many stunning illustrations capturing the full drama of Martin's vision, the book also includes searching essays by leading authorities on his life and work, providing new insights into the career of an extordinary and driven artist with a perpetually enquiring mind."--P [4] of cover.
- Contents:
- John Martin: art, taste, and the spectacle of culture / Martin Myrone
- John Martin as a commercial printmaker / Michael J. Campbell
- The prophet motive? John Martin as a civil engineer / Lars Kokkonen
- Deep time, dragons and dinosaurs / David Bindman
- The abyss that abides / Julie Milne
- Catalogue / Martin Myrone and Anna Austen, with a technical essay by Sarah Maisey.
- Notes:
- Published on the occasion of the exhibition at Tate Britain, Sept. 21, 2011-Jan. 15, 2012.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781854378897
- 1854378899
- OCLC:
- 751807258
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